Borussia Dortmund: the candidates to succeed Lucien Favre

Known as the "football professor" and considered the sporting mastermind behind the rise of both Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig, Ralf Rangnick is currently out of work after leaving a role at Red Bull. The German might not be Dortmund fans' most popular choice given his Schalke past, and he would demand full autonomy from the club hierarchy, but his attacking football could win over the doubters.

The rising star of German coaching, 33-year-old Julian Nagelsmann honed his skills under Rangnick at Hoffenheim but has since taken RB Leipzig to the next level, establishing them as Bundesliga contenders and reaching the semifinal of last season's Champions League. RB are not short of money, but could Dortmund tempt Nagelsmann with something his current employers cannot offer: tradition?

Another German coach with a Red Bull history, Marco Rose made his name at RB Salzburg before being snapped up by Gladbach. In his first full season, the 44-year-old led the Foals to the Champions League and has since guided them through a group including Real Madrid and Inter Milan. Rose's current Borussia are an exciting project with potential, but the other Borussia are a level above.

The third "Red Bull" coach on the list, Jesse Marsh took over from Marco Rose at RB Salzburg in 2019. He has twice finished third in the Champions League group stage but has stood out for his attacking philosophy and his dynamic, passionate demeanor. The 47-year-old American speaks passable German, but may be considered too inexperienced for Borussia Dortmund.